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Uncategorized | Zehra Arslan | 17 Jun 2009 |
Aytepe is like a paradise it is very green you will see different shades of the green there, it is close to Istanbul. This place is only 130 km to Istanbul and 26 km to Izmit. If you go from Istanbul you should turn to Kandira, Izmit sign, then to Yalova side and follow Kullar sign. You should ask for Yuvacik in Kullar but don’t worry the way will take you there easily.
When you come to barrage I suggest you to stop and look around. You will find your self in the middle of the greens. There is an asphalt road on the dam you can pass with your vehicle. But for Aytepe you should continue from the side of the dam. On the asphalt road you would climb to the top slowly. Way time to time reminds paths of the eastern Black Sea plateau but not so steep. The vast majority of people who have settled here from the Eastern Black Sea settlement, the reasons to move here I think people create plenty of greenery and a steep terrain like Eastern Black Sea.
There is a roadside restaurant on the way this place only 1.5 km away from Aytepe, you can have a break here if you want to sit down under the trees and enjoy the silence. But when you actually go up to Aytepe silence begins. Path road in forest you follow signs referring to orient yourself. Conducted a few hours here, you should definitely leave your vehicle, to enjoy the beautiful sounds of the forest and bird. From time to time plateau and fog crashes, in the fog you can meet with a shepherd and the herd. Silence for those who like hiking in weekends this is the place to go. In the meantime, while you climb to Aytepe you will see panoramic Izmit view. On the way there is a restaurant where you can watch the scenery.
After spend a few hours here and if you want to eat something I will invite you a place like a paradise. Karaaslan Trout Plants. Definitely a place you will feel like you are somewhere in the middle of the Black Sea. There are wooden tables on the brook side tables have wooden tent on them. You can have your food at indoor place if you wish. To listen bird sounds absolutely magnificent place therefore I recommend you to have your food outside. Phone 0262 345 01 01
Restaurant has some Black Sea foods, you can have other options such as chicken, meatball. Moreover, you can accommodate in this beauty in summer and winter times. All the buildings are not concrete in the facility therefore it has warm atmosphere. Food prices per person in a reasonable level it is around 10 $. If you want discover environment by jeep or ATV facility provides such a service. ATV rental for 1 hour per person 35 $, Jeep rent per person 30 $ you go for 2-3 hours. To spend a day in the green Aytepe is a ideal location.